Mounting system for a camera

ABSTRACT

There is an apparatus for viewing on another side of a door comprising at least one mount, and at least one electronic device configured to be coupled to the at least one mount. There can be at least one camera coupled to the electronic device and to the at least one mount. There can also be at least one coupling element for coupling the electronic device to the mount and wherein the mount is configured to allow the electronic device to be mounted on a surface.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a non-provisional application that claims priorityunder 35 U.S.C. 119e from provisional application Ser. No. 62/323,624filed on Apr. 16, 2016. This application is a continuation in partapplication which claims priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No.14/898,128 filed on Dec. 12, 2015, wherein that application is anational stage application of international Application Serial No.PCTUS2015/65255 filed on Dec. 11, 2015 wherein the national stageapplication and the international application are non-provisionalapplications that hereby claims priority to provisional patentapplication Ser. No. 62/091,346 filed on Dec. 12, 2014, and toprovisional application Ser. No. 62/181,165, filed on Jun. 17, 2015.This application also claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119e toprovisional application Ser. No. 62/181,165, filed on Jun. 17, 2015. Thedisclosure of all of these applications are hereby incorporated hereinby reference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND

The invention relates to a camera system for a door or entrance waywherein the camera system is configured to allow a user to view thosestanding in an entranceway in an improved manner.

SUMMARY

In at least one embodiment, there is an apparatus comprising at leastone mount, at least one electronic device configured to be coupled tothe mount, at least one camera coupled to the electronic device and tothe mount. In at least one embodiment the at least one mount comprisesat least one coupling element for coupling the at least one electronicdevice to the at least one mount and wherein the mount is configured toallow the electronic device to be mounted on a surface. The electronicdevice can comprise a screen or viewing display. The mount can comprisea body to receive or hold the electronic device.

In one embodiment the mount comprises at least one adjustable arm. In atleast one embodiment the adjustable arm comprises a ball and socketjoint. In another embodiment the camera further comprises at least onelens assembly. In one embodiment the lens assembly and the mount furthercomprise a screw connection. In addition, in another embodiment, thereis a connection bracket with prongs, which are configured to receive adisplay coupled to a camera.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparentfrom the following detailed description considered in connection withthe accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that thedrawings are designed as an illustration only and not as a definition ofthe limits of the invention.

In the drawings, wherein similar reference characters denote similarelements throughout the several views:

FIG. 1 shows a back perspective view of a first embodiment of theinvention;

FIG. 2 shows an alternative view which is a front-end perspective viewwithout the screen;

FIG. 3 shows another back perspective view of the embodiment;

FIG. 4A shows a top cross-sectional view of a door for receiving thedevice;

FIG. 4B shows the device coupled therein;

FIG. 4C shows the side cross-sectional view of the door;

FIG. 5A shows a door with a different embodiment coupled thereto;

FIG. 5B shows the opposite side of door, which includes eyehole;

FIG. 6 shows a view of a cable;

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of another embodiment which is anintegrated electronic device;

FIG. 8 shows an exploded view of the device shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 shows a side view of another embodiment of the camera coupled toelectronic device;

FIG. 10 shows camera section coupled to an embodiment of the electronicdevice;

FIG. 11 shows another embodiment of another camera which can be separatefrom the screen element;

FIG. 12 shows a side view of the electronic device;

FIG. 13 shows an exploded view of another camera device;

FIG. 14 shows an exploded view of the camera;

FIG. 15 shows a view of the camera assembled;

FIG. 16 shows a side view of the camera of FIG. 13 coupled to a device;

FIG. 17 shows a side view of a coupling element;

FIG. 18 shows a back perspective view of one embodiment;

FIG. 19 shows a front perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG.18;

FIG. 20 shows a front perspective view of at least one other embodiment;

FIG. 21 shows a back view of an alternative bracket;

FIG. 22 shows a side view of an electronic device;

FIG. 23 shows a side view of an alternative electronic device;

FIG. 24A shows a side view of another embodiment mounted on a door;

FIG. 24B shows a side view of an electronic device;

FIG. 25 shows a side view of a lens system;

FIG. 26A shows a view of a screen mounted on a door;

FIG. 26B shows a side view of an adjustable bracket for mounting on adoor;

FIG. 27A shows a side view of another embodiment;

FIG. 27B shows a side view of the lens system;

FIG. 28 shows an outside view of a door;

FIG. 29 shows a side perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 30 shows a side exploded view of the embodiment of FIG. 29;

FIG. 31 shows a back semi-assembled view of the embodiment of FIG. 29;

FIG. 32 shows a back exploded view of the embodiment of FIG. 29;

FIG. 33A shows a back view of the bracket and camera element;

FIG. 33B shows a front view of the camera element;

FIG. 33C shows a side view of the camera element;

FIG. 34 is a back view of the housing bracket;

FIG. 35 shows a front view of the housing bracket with the screen notdisposed therein;

FIG. 36 shows a view of a door from the outside;

FIG. 37 shows a view of a door from the inside;

FIG. 38 shows a front side view of another embodiment;

FIG. 39 shows a side view of another embodiment;

FIG. 39A shows a side cross-sectional view of a camera for use with thescreens or displays disclosed herein;

FIG. 39B shows a side cross sectional view of another embodiment;

FIG. 39C is a side view of the adjustable connection of FIG. 39B;

FIG. 39D shows a side perspective view of a portion of the adjustableconnection of FIG. 39B;

FIG. 39E shows a side view of a portion of the adjustable connection ofFIG. 39B;

FIG. 39F shows a side view of the adjustable connector of FIG. 39B;

FIG. 39G shows an end view of the adjustable connector of FIG. 39B;

FIG. 39H shows a side see-thru view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 39B;

FIG. 40 is a schematic block diagram of the electronic components;

FIG. 40A is another embodiment of electronic components;

FIG. 41A shows a view of a first network layout;

FIG. 41B shows a view of a second network layout;

FIG. 42 shows a view of a third network layout; and

FIG. 43 shows a side perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 44 shows a side perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 45A shows a side perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 45B shows another side perspective view of the embodiment;

FIG. 46A shows a side perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 46B shows a side perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 47 shows a front perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 48 shows a close-up view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 47;

FIG. 49 shows a side perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 50 shows a side perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 51A shows a side perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 51B shows a side perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 52A shows a side perspective view of an embodiment shown in FIG.51A;

FIG. 52B shows a side perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG.51B;

FIG. 53 shows a side view of another embodiment;

FIG. 54 shows a front perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 55A shows a front perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 55B shows a front perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 56 shows a front perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 57A shows a side-back perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 57B shows a top back perspective view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 57A;

FIG. 58A shows a front-side perspective view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 57A;

FIG. 58B shows a front-side perspective view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 57A;

FIG. 59 shows a side view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 58A;

FIG. 60A shows a front perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 60B shows a front perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG.57A;

FIG. 60C shows a front perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG.57A;

FIG. 61 shows a front perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG.57A;

FIG. 62A shows a front perspective view of another embodiment;

FIG. 62B shows a front perspective view of another embodiment; and

FIG. 63 shows the front perspective view of another embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 shows a back perspective view of a first embodiment comprising adevice 10. For example, there is shown a body 11 which includes aplurality of sides 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4, as well as a back surface12.5. Disposed at least one of these sides is a hole 13. Hole 13 isdisposed on side 12.3. Sides 12.1 and 12.2 extend along a longitudinalaxis 19.1. Sides 12.3 and 12.4 extend along latitudinal axis 19.2.Button 14 is disposed in side 12.1. Button 18 is disposed in side 12.2.Holes 17.1 and 17.2 are disposed in side 12.4. Back surface 12.5 bridgesor extends between the different sides 12.1, 12.2. 12.3, and 12.4.Disposed in side or back surface 12.5 is a hole 16.2. Disposed in hole16.2 is a gasket 16.1. Gasket 16.1 forms a screw receptacle forreceiving a camera. In this view, longitudinal axis 19.1 extends alongthe length or longer dimension of the body while latitudinal axisextends along the width or shorter dimension. Camera 20 comprises aplurality of different components. For example, camera 20 includes alens assembly comprising a first connection section 22, a lens section24, an adjuster section 26, and an opposite end section 28 which can befrusto-conical in shape.

Connection section 22 can be shaped as a spiral or threaded sectionwhich includes at least one spiral shaped or a plurality of spiralshaped threads which extend in a substantially helical manner to form asubstantially solid connection end. Connection section 22 is configuredto connect to gasket 16.1. As indicated above, gasket 16.1 forms a screwreceptacle, which is essentially a threaded opening for receiving theconnection section. Connection section 22 is therefore configured to bescrewed into gasket 16.1. Alternative connection interfaces forconnection section 22 and for gasket 16.1 are also available. Forexample, a snap-in connection is also available for a connection betweencamera 20 and body 11.

FIG. 2 shows an alternative view which is a front end perspective viewof the body 11 with the camera 20 being configured to connect to thebody. This view shows gasket 16.1 which is fit into hole 16.2 which hasthreads 16.3. Camera 20 is configured to screw into gasket 16.1 suchthat threaded section 22 screws into threads 16.3. This view also showsthat side or back surface 12.5 along with sides 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, and12.4 create a five sided tray or receptacle 11.1 for receiving aportable electronic device 21 (See FIG. 4A) such as a portable viewingscreen, a portable camera system, or a portable mobile telephone. Thisreceptacle 11.1 is configured to receive this electronic device with asnap-fit connection because sides 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4 have arounded corner connection 15.1 and rounded front ends 15.2. Roundedfront ends 15.2 extend inward either substantially along longitudinalaxis 19.1 or latitudinal axis 19.2 to create an at least partiallyenclosed housing for the electronic device. In at least one embodimenthousing or body 11 is constructed from a flexible material such asplastic or rubber configured to bend or stretch to receive theelectronic device. This bending or stretching allows the electronicdevice to be snapped into the housing or body 11 with a snug connectionso that it holds the electronic device while still allowing forselective eventual removal of the electronic device.

FIG. 3 is another back perspective view of the embodiment comprising adevice 10. In this view, there are sides 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, andback surface 12.5. Camera connection 22 fits into gasket 16.1 alonglongitudinal axis 19.3. Holes 17.1, 17.2 and 17.3 are shown inside ofside 12.4. Button 14 is shown on side 12.2 as well. Button 18 is shownon side 12.1. Hole 13 is shown inside 12.3. Rounded edges 15.1 androunded surface 15.2 are shown connecting the sides together.

FIG. 4A shows a top cross-sectional view of a door 118 for receiving thedevice while, FIG. 4B shows the device 10 coupled therein. For example,this view shows the connection of the device 10 coupled to a door 118.Door 118 includes a hole 118.4, which allows camera 20 to slide therein.Axis 19.3 indicates an extension line for the extension of the camera 20which extends through hole 118.4.

Door 118 can also include a hinge 118.1 a power line 118.2, and anoptional electrical connector 118.3. Line 118.2 can be coupled throughhinge 118.1. Thus, power from a wall feed can be fed into door 118 andthen provided to an electrical component mounted on the door.

This view also shows that an electronic component such as a handhelddevice 21 can be pushed or moved along axis 19.5 into receptacle 11.1 tofit inside the housing or body 11. If the electronic component has aninternal camera or receiver for receiving images, this opening would beconfigured to line up to the lens/camera device 20.

FIG. 4B shows a top cross-sectional view of the door 118 with the device10 all assembled in the door 118 with camera/lens 20 inserted into hole118.4 (See FIG. 4A) and receptacle 11.1 ready to receive electronicdevice 21.

FIG. 4C shows the side cross-sectional view of the door 118. Inaddition, there is shown an embodiment of device 10, which includesreceptacle 11.1 along with lens/camera 20. Lens/camera 20, is showninserted into opening 118.4 (see FIG. 4A).

FIG. 5A shows a door 118 with a different embodiment of an electronicdevice 110 coupled thereto. Electronic device 110 includes a base 114coupled to the door 118. In addition, there is a cable 119, which iscoupled to a camera 116. A screen 111 is shown facing substantiallyparallel to door 118. Screen 111 is mounted on an arm 112 which iscoupled to base 114.

FIG. 5B shows the opposite side of door 118, which includes eyehole 120.Eyehole 120 allows camera 116 access to the other side of door 118. Inthis way, users who are standing on this side of the door, can be seenby camera 116.

With this design, as with the other designs, the camera 116 and thescreen 111, can be separate from each other with the camera and thescreen being powered separately from each other. In addition, with thisdesign, the camera and the screen, or other device can communicatewirelessly with each other.

FIG. 6 is a view of a cable 140. This cable 140, can be used in place ofcable 119. Cable 140 includes a coupling or grommet section 142.Extending off of coupling or grommet section 142 is a pigtail comprisinga Wifi antenna 144, and a cable section 146. Thus, this Wifi antenna 144can be used to allow the camera to communicate wirelessly with otherdevices. Extending out of the opposite end of grommet 142, is an end ofthe cable 148. Cable 148, can be coupled to a power cable, as well ashave a data feed. Alternatively, Wifi antenna 144 which can be in theform of a pigtail can be configured as a data feed cable that isseparable from a power cable 146. In that way, electronic device, suchas electronic device 21, or electronic device 110, or electronic device150 (See FIG. 7) can be coupled to a cable such as cable 119, or cable140.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an electronicdevice 150 which is an integrated electronic device. Integratedelectronic device 150 includes a screen 152, as well as a body section154. Body section 154 includes faces 154.1, 154.2, 154.3 (See FIG. 8).Body section 154, is configured to house a set electronic componentswhich can include, screen controls for screen 152, as well as cameracontrols for camera/lens 160. In addition, embedded in housing or bodysection 154 is a grommet or receptacle 156 which fits into hole oropening 155. This receptacle can be a threaded or a screw receptaclewhich is configured to receive a screw in connection such as connection162 from the camera or lens. Receptacle 156 includes an opening 155 forreceiving the screwing connection 162. Connection end 162 is a threadedconnection for screwing into grommet or receptacle 156.

Camera/lens 160 includes a lens section 163, a focus in section 164,which allows the user to focus the lens, and an aperture opening 166.Camera/lens 160 can be screwed into receptacle 156 in a secure typeconnection such that it is configured to support body 154 as well asscreen 152 when camera/lens 160 is secured to a door.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the device shown in FIG. 7. For example,there is a multilayer screen section 152.1 and 152.2, which comprises afront panel 152.1 and a pixel section 152.2. Section 152.3 is the baseor body section for the electronic device which can fit all theadditional electronic components for controlling both the screen as wellas camera. Sides 134.1, 154.2, and 154.3 are also shown. In addition,opening 155 is shown in configured to receive grommet or receptacle 156.

FIG. 9 is a side view of another embodiment of the camera 170 coupled toelectronic device 150. Camera 170 includes and a rotatable lens 172 forcoupling to electronic device 150, and a connection end 173 forconnecting to lens 172. There is also lens housing 174, an end 175 tolens housing, and an extension end 176. For the remaining part of thecamera, extension 176 is threaded so that when it is rotated it allowsfor adjustment for optical focusing.

FIG. 10 shows camera section 170, coupled to electronic device 150 ofthe electronic device. In addition, camera/lens 170 can also be coupledto the embodiment, which includes body 11, in the alternative.

FIG. 11 is another embodiment of another camera which can be separatefrom the screen element. For example, this camera 180 includes a cable182, the camera body or base section 184, a lens section 185, a focaladjuster 186, and a lens section 188. This camera, as indicated isseparate from the electronic screen but is coupled to the electronicscreen via cable 182.

FIG. 12 is a side view of the electronic device 150. Electronic device150 includes screen 152 and body 154. Coupled body 154 is second arm194. Coupled the second arm 194 is first arm 192. First arm 192 iscoupled to base 190. Base 190 is configured to be coupled to a door suchas door 118. Base 190 can be coupled to a door via any known manner suchas through an adhesive, screws, or any other known coupling means.Coupled to body section 154 is a cable 182. Cable 182 is part of camera180. Camera 180 includes a base section 184, and a focal adjuster 186.

Alternatively, another type of camera 200 is shown. This camera 200 canbe used instead of camera 180. This camera includes a cable 201, a bodysection 202, and lens cover section 203. This camera is substantiallysmaller camera and can be coupled directly to a keyhole or an eyelet ofthe door, in a more compact manner.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13 camera 200 includes body section 202,cable 201, lens 204, and lens cover, 203. There is also a lens seat, 206which is configured to receive lens 204. Lens 204 also includes anadjusting arm 205, which allows for the focusing or focal adjustment oflens 204.

FIG. 14 shows another embodiment which shows an exploded view of thecamera 210. Camera 210 includes a body section 211, a lens 212, a lensseat 213, a focal adjuster 214, and a lens extension 215. Camera body211 is coupled to a cable 211.1, which is coupled to electronic device,such as electronic device 150.

Also shown, in this view is coupling element 193 which includes base190, and arm assembly 191 which includes first arm 192, and second arm194. There is also shown pivot 197 which is coupled to both first arm192 and second arm 194.

FIG. 15 shows a view of camera 210 assembled. In addition, this viewalso 22 shows a rotatable pivot joint 195, which allows for adjustmentthe ball joint 196. Ball joint 196 is coupled to first arm 192 which iscoupled pivot joint 197 (See FIG. 17). As disclosed above pivot joint197 is coupled to a second arm 194, which is coupled to the electronicdevice 150.

FIG. 16 shows a view of camera 200, including camera body 202, cameracable 201, coupled to electronic assembly 150 which can also be coupledto arm assembly 191.

FIG. 17 is a side view of arm assembly 191 coupled to electronic device150. As disclosed above, arm assembly 191, includes a first arm 192, asecond arm 194, a pivot joint 197, a rotatable pivot joint 195, and aball joint 196. Rotatable pivot joint 195, is rotatable about an axis195.1 which can selectively secure rotation via the ball joint 196. Inaddition, pivot joint 197, can be selectively tightened as well. Thus,with this design arm assembly 191 allows for a near universal oruniversally adjustable joint for selectively orientating electronicdevice 150. Ball joint 196 allows for virtually omnidirectional movementbetween base 190 and device 150. Thus, this arm assembly 191 allows forusers to view screen associated electronic device 150 at nearly anyselected angle and at different elevations as well.

FIG. 18 discloses a different embodiment, which include a firstembodiment, which includes electronic device 150 which is coupled to anadjustable arm 220. Adjustable arm 220 comprises an arm section which isa substantially triangular arm section.

Substantially triangular arm section has a plurality of pivot jointsincluding first connection section such as pivot joints 224, 222, and223. Pivot connection 224, allows for rotational adjustment of theelectronic device 150 relative to arm 220. Pivot joints 223 and 222allow for coupling to a different connection such as to a door or othertype mechanism which allow for rotation about either of these connectionjoints.

FIG. 19 shows a front view of the view shown in FIG. 18. In this view,there is shown camera body 202, electronic device 150 which shows ascreen, cable 201, as well as coupling arm 220 coupled to anotherelectronic device 150 wherein coupling arm 220 includes pivot arm 221.

FIG. 20 discloses another embodiment, which includes base 190,associated with coupling element or camera arm 193 electronic assembly150, cable 182, camera assembly 210, which includes the associatedlenses and focal adjuster 214.

FIG. 21 is a view of another embodiment of a frame for holding thecamera and screen assembly for use with a wall or a door. In thisembodiment, there is shown a body section 345 a. A hole 347 ispositioned in body section 345 a to allow a camera to shine through thehole. In addition there are wings 346 a and 346 b which can be formedusing curves to allow a device such as a screen/camera combination tofit therein. In addition, there are attachment elements such asattachment elements 349 a and 349 b which are coupled to the bodysection 345 a. Wings 346 a and 346 b form channels that extend alonglongitudinal axis 345 c and are disposed on either side of thislongitudinal axis 345 c. In addition, a latitudinal axis 345 b extendsalong the width of the frame. A bottom section 348 also forms a catch ora channel much like the channels formed by wings 346 a and 346 b. Thisdevice is then configured to hold a combination screen and camera devicesuch as a portable smart phone or a portable tablet.

FIG. 22 is a view of a first embodiment device 355 of a camera 356 andscreen assembly 350. This type of assembly includes a screen body 352which in this embodiment is shown from a side view. The screen body 352extends along a longitudinal axis 350 b and also along a latitudinalaxis 350 a. In addition, a camera shaft 354 is coupled to one side ofthe camera body 356. This camera shaft 354 serves as an extensionextending the connection of a camera 356 to the screen body. Theconnection between the camera 356 and the screen body 352 can be eitherthrough a wired connection extending along shaft 354 or through awireless connection communicating with the screen body. In thisembodiment, the extension of the screen body 352 along the longitudinalaxis 350 b is longer than the depth of the screen body 352 extendingalong the latitudinal axis 350 a.

FIG. 23 is a view of another embodiment of a screen assembly 360 of acamera frame and assembly. In this embodiment, there is a screen body352 which is connected to a cable 358 which is coupled to a camera 362at another end of the cable. In this embodiment, the camera is not fixedin a shaft, but rather free to be fixed to another environment. Thecable 358 is at least in one embodiment flexible and movable so that thecamera 362 can be positioned in different positions on a wall. Thiscable 358 and camera 362 assembly can fit inside shaft 354 as well.

FIG. 24A is a view of the camera and frame and assembly coupled to adoor. For example, the embodiment shown discloses a door 420 whichextends along a longitudinal axis 420 a and along a latitudinal axis 420c. Longitudinal axis 420 a extends along the length of the door whilelatitudinal axis 420 c extends along the depth of the door. A hole 421is formed in the door which allows the camera or shaft to be positionedtherein.

FIG. 24B shows a side view of a device which is a combination of acamera and a screen. In this view there is a screen device 355 and acamera 353 attached to the screen device. This type of device is usedwith the embodiment of FIG. 25.

FIG. 25 is a view of the scope 430 for use with the embodiment shown inFIGS. 24A and 26A. This scope 430 is shown so that it can be positionedadjacent to or attached to a camera portion of a camera/display modulesuch as that shown in FIG. 25. Other examples of camera/display modulesare shown as well in FIGS. 24A and 24B. In this view, there is shown ascope 430 which includes an eyepiece or oculus 426 which is showncoupled to a camera piece 453. A flange 428 extends out from a bodysection as well. While the eyepiece or oculus 426 is shown asfrusta-conical in shape it could be in any suitable shape. One or morelenses 431 and/or 434 are disposed inside of this tube body 432. Theselenses are used to refract the image so that the image from the camera453 is not distorted when entering or leaving the opening 440. Inaddition, and if necessary, mirrors or reflective surfaces 435 arepresent in the inside walls of the tube 432 to further reflect the lightand to focus the image inside the tube 432 so that the image continuesto extend down the tube. An additional flange 438 is disposed oppositeto flange 428. A dividing line 433 indicates that the device can betelescoping in length depending on the depth of the door. Each end cantherefore be separated so that each end can be put in at each side ofthe door. The flanges 428 and 438 can be used to secure this device toeach respective side of the door.

Because each end is bounded by a flange, the flanges 428 and 438 can beindividually secured to the door via screws or other fastening devicesand then the device can be slid together inside of the door such thatone end telescopes inside of the other inside of the door.Alternatively, the device can be slid into the door first as one pieceand then the flanges can be attached after the device is slide inside ofthe door.

FIG. 26A shows the embodiment shown in FIGS. 23, 24A, 24B, and 25coupled to a door 420. In this view, there is a frame 370 which is usedto couple a device/screen assembly 350 or 360 to the frame 370. Theframe 370 is configured to be adjustable in height and width so that itcan fit any suitable type screen assembly of any suitable size. Theadjustability of this type of frame is based upon the frame beingtelescoping in at least one direction such as either in a width orlatitudinal axis dimension along axis 420 b or along a length orlongitudinal axis 420 a.

While the frame shown in FIG. 26A is one example, the frame shown inFIG. 26B is another example showing a frame that is telescoping with afirst base 371, a second section or piece 372 coupled to base 371 andslidable along this base. There is a third piece 373 which is slidablevs piece 372. Second section or piece 372 is slidable vs. first sectionor base 371 along the longitudinal axis 420 a, while third section orpiece is slidable vs. the second section or piece 372 along thelatitudinal axis 420 b.

FIG. 27A is a side view of the screen assembly 350 and 360 mounted onthe door 420. Frame 370 is shown mounted on the door and holding thescreen assembly 350 and 360. Camera 362 or 356 scope 430 is shownextending out on the other side of the door 420. As shown in this viewthere is a hole 421 cut in the door which allows for cables or for thecamera to extend there-through.

FIG. 27B shows a plug 490 which is in the form of a hollow cylinderwhich can be inserted through a door. The plug 490 can be inserted intoa hole in the door and be used to feed a line or cable such as cable 358there-through. In addition, a camera such as any one of cameras 356,362, or scope 430 is configured to fit into eye piece 493 and be securedtherein. On the opposite end, eyepiece 491 is configured to receive thecable from the screen. These eyepieces 491 and 493 can be made from anysuitable material such as rubber, plastic, metal or composite. The bodyof the plug 490 is made from a cylinder 491 which is coupled at one endto eyepiece 491 and at the other end to eyepiece 493. This body extendsalong a longitudinal axis 494 from eyepiece 491 to eyepiece 493. Theseeyepieces 491 and 493 can be attached after cylindrical body 495 is slidthrough a hole either in a door or a body of an object such as the frameof a motor vehicle, a boat or an airplane. While the body 495 is shownas a cylinder, other shapes for body 495 can be used as well. FIG. 28 isa view of the door. In this view there is shown the scope or camera 356,362 or camera scope 490 extending out to an exterior section of the door420. The door as shown in this view extends along longitudinal axis 420a and along latitudinal axis 420 b. A doorknob is shown 380 wherein thisdoorknob is shown coupled to the door and configured to allow the doorto be opened or closed.

Thus, this device is configured to provide additional views to users sothat the user has additional viewing angles so that the user does nothave too many or even any blind spots.

FIG. 29 discloses a new embodiment 505 which includes a screen assembly510, a camera assembly 580, and a channel 570 connecting the cameraassembly 580 with the screen assembly 510. Screen assembly 510 includesat least a screen body 512, and a screen itself 511. Screen 511, ishoused inside of screen body 512. Behind screen 511, are electroniccomponents shown in FIG. 36. A cable 520 can be coupled to screenassembly 510 through a port not shown herein. This cable can supplypower such as power over Ethernet (POE) or any other power orcommunication line as is suitable.

Thus, with this design, camera assembly 580 can be positioned on oneside of a door while the screen assembly 510 can be positioned on theopposite side of the door. Channel 570 then extends through the door tobridge between the two assemblies.

FIG. 30 shows a side perspective exploded view of the device shown inFIG. 29. For example, in with this embodiment 505, there is shown screenassembly 510 with screen 511 disposed inside of screen housing or body512. As with FIG. 29, there is a cable 520 coupled to a bottom sectionof the screen. A coupling bracket 550 includes a bracket body, as wellas at least four different bracket prongs 552, 553, 554, and 555. Thesebracket prongs extend out from the bracket body that are formed assubstantially L-shaped hooks.

These substantially L-shaped hooks are configured to hook inside of aback face of the screen body. In addition, a screw 558 is coupled tocoupling bracket 550. In addition, disposed inside of coupling bracket550 is a cable slot 559. Cable slot 559 is configured to receive a cable560. Cable 560 is configured to be coupled to the electronic componentsshown in greater detail in FIG. 36. Cable 560 extends inside of channel570 to camera assembly 580. A screw hole 571 in channel 570 isconfigured to receive screw 558. Thus, cable 560 can slide through cableslot 559, wherein cable 560 is then connected to the electroniccomponents inside of the screen housing or body 512 of screen assembly510. In addition, screw 558 can be screwed into screw hole 571 to securecamera assembly 580 to connection bracket 550. Connection bracket 550,can then be coupled to screen body 512 as shown in FIG. 31.

FIG. 31 shows a side-back perspective view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 29. In this view, connection bracket 550 is shown fitting into slotor recessed receptacle 521. As shown in this view, channel 570 is shownextending from camera assembly 580. Camera assembly 580 includes acamera 581, a camera face 582 and side walls 583. Camera assembly 580can also include a covering such as a glass or transparent covering. Asshown, there is also a screw 558 that connects channel 570 to bracket550. In addition, as shown, there are also backing screws 515, 516, 517,and 518 which connect the body 512 to a front plate 512 a. In addition,as shown, there is a card 530 which extends into an opening 530 a whichconnects card 530 to the motherboard which is housed inside of body 512.The connection bracket 550 is fit snugly inside of recessed receptacle521.

FIG. 32 is a side exploded view which is similar structure shown in FIG.31. In this view there is shown bracket 550 is shown removed from screenbody 512. Prongs 554, and 553 are shown extending out from bracket 550wherein these prongs 553, and 554 can be configured to extend into prongopenings such as prong openings 522.1, 522.2, 522.3, and 522.4. Cable560 can extend in through slot 559 and then extend through opening 524.

FIG. 33A is a back view of the camera body which shows a connectionbracket having a cable slot 559 and screw 558. FIG. 33B shows a frontview of the camera body 580 which includes a camera 581, a back cameraplate 582, and annular or substantially circular side walls 583. FIG.33C shows a side view of the camera body 580, and channel 570 which iscoupled to camera body 580. A screw 558 which extends back from channel570 and extends out to bracket 550 to support bracket 550 extendingsubstantially rigidly from channel 570. Cable 560 extends from channel570 and provides a direct link between the camera and the motherboard ofthe main electronic assembly. The walls of this camera can be made flushwith the door, or curved to be made tamper proof so that the camera doesnot have any flat surfaces which would make it easy to tamper with.

FIG. 34 is a back view of the screen assembly 510 (See FIG. 32). In thisview, there are screw holes 525, 526, 527, and 528. There are prongopenings 522.1, 522.2, 522.3 and 522.4 which are configured to receiveprongs. In addition, opening 524 is also shown. Furthermore, opening 529is also configured to receive a cable 520.

FIG. 35 is a front view of the housing bracket with the screen notdisposed therein. This bracket or middle body 512 includes sides 531,532, 533, and 534. There are screw holes 541, 542, 543, and 544, whichare configured to receive screws 515, 516, 517, and 518 (See FIG. 32).In addition, there is an open back 535, which is configured to receiveback plate 522.5.

FIG. 36 is an outside view of a door assembly 700 which includes acamera assembly 709 which is equivalent to camera assembly 580. Doorassembly 700 includes a door frame 701, and a door itself 705. Disposedon the opposite side of the door, there is shown a switch 702 whichinclude a power cable 703 which can extend in a channel of door frame701. This cable 704 can be used to power camera 709. In addition, powercable 708 which extends out from power cable 703 then extends to asensor housing 707. Sensor housing 707 is configured to house sensor718. In addition, there can be a doorbell 712 which can be coupled topower cable 708 as well. Camera is essentially a camera that representsany of the cameras disclosed herein.

FIG. 37 is an inside view of a door which shows a screen housing 710.Screen housing 710 is configured to house any type of a screen such asscreen assembly 510.

The associated screen is configured to receive power from power cable orline 704. Thus, this door assembly is configured to allow the system tocommunicate in a closed environment which allows for a door assembly tobe weather resistant which can have a camera which can be configured tohave a night vision or infrared view.

FIG. 38 shows another embodiment which shows an electromechanical device706 a which is configured to unlock a door such as door 705. Thiselectro mechanical door unlocking device 706 a is powered from cable 704and is configured to selectively automatically unlock door 705 basedupon either biometric authentication or facial recognition softwarewhich is powered by camera 711. In addition, in this embodiment, bothsides of the door have a screen 710 and an associated camera 711.Disposed on the side of the door are projectors 740 and 742 which canalso or in the alternative project the image of the person being viewedin the camera. Screen housing 710 and camera 711 are similar orsubstantially similar to the screen housing 510 and camera 581combination.

FIG. 39 shows a side view of door 705 of this type of embodiment. Withthis embodiment, there are two sets of screen and camera combinations.With this design, there is a first screen 710 a and a first camera 711 aand a second screen 710 b and a second camera 711 b. Each of thesescreen and camera combinations are configured to be coupled to door 705via an adjustable arm 712 a and 712 b respectively. Thus, each of thesescreen and camera combinations can be rotated so that the screen andcamera combination can be viewed and used by any person of any height.

Alternatively, instead of a screen, the camera can be coupled to aprojector 744 (See FIG. 38) to allow for viewing of the user on theother side of the door. The projector 744 can be displayed on the dooritself, or on an adjacent wall or in another region of the home. In thisview, there can also be at least one or a plurality of projectors.

FIG. 39A is a side cross-sectional view of a camera for use with thescreens or displays disclosed herein. With this view, there is a camera720 which is a camera that can be automatically controlled by a buttonor joystick or a plurality of buttons on a screen such as the screensdisclosed herein. This camera is shown embedded in a door such as door735. The front part of the frame of the door 733 is configured to holdthe camera in place. Outer shell 721 is coupled to the front part of theframe of the door 733. Inner shell 722 is disposed inside of outer shell721. A plurality of wheels 728 and 729 which are positioned transverseto each other are configured to drive the inner shell 722 around insideof outer shell 721. A drive body 730 is configured to drive wheels 728and 729. A camera chip much like camera chip 801 described below isconfigured to receive visual information. A camera seat 731 is coupledto camera body 726 which is configured to house much of the cameraelectronics. A cable or line 727 is coupled to the outer shell and thiscable 727 passes electrical and communication information into camerachip 725.

Essentially, the drive body includes an electrical motor which driveswheels 728 and 729 to drive the angle of attack of the camera todifferent directions. These different directions can be up, down, left,right or any other suitable direction. The user who may be positioned onthe other side of the door can then use the touch screen such as touchscreen 111 (See FIG. 5A), or the touch screen of electronic device 150,or screens 511 or 710 for example to control this type of camera.

FIG. 39B is a view of another embodiment 736 which includes a screendevice 737, having a screw connection 741 connected to a back end. Thereis a double ended joint 743 coupled thereto, this double ended jointwould be a ball and socket joint which allows for near universalmovement of the screen 737.

Similarly, FIGS. 39C-39H show adjustable body section 786, whichincludes clamp 768, and clamp arm 768.1. When clamp 768 is rotated in apredetermined manner it drives clamp arm 208.1 into clamp body section786.

FIGS. 39C through 39H show different views of adjustable section 750with first body part 755.1 and second body part 755.2 removed. As shownin these views, there are a plurality of ball joints 756, and 758,positioned within a clamp seat 757. As clamp arm 768.1 is driven intoclamp seat 757, it exerts pressure on ball joints 758, and or 756 whichone position within first body part 785.1, and second body part 785.2,respectively. This clamps the ball joint in a fixed position.Essentially, because there are two ball joints which are movable withinthe ball seat 757, this creates a multidimensional, easily adjustabledevice which allows for positioning of the screen and almost any angleand in nearly any position. This omnidirectional double ball jointsystem is similar to that shown in FIG. 39B. An additional coupling arm767 is coupled to a coupling end 778 which is configured to be coupledto a mount or base such as base 190 (See FIG. 15) and then tightenedinto place via screw 788.1, and clamped via clamping elements 777 and779.

FIG. 40 shows one embodiment which may be a preferred embodiment whichis a block diagram of the electronic components which comprise any ofthe screens in combination with any one of the cameras disclosed herein,as well as any other suitable electronic components. The apparatusincludes camera chip 801, CPU 802, data converter 803, display driverchip 804, LCD display 805, flash chip 806 and micro SD Card 807 whichcan include card 530 shown in FIG. 31.

Camera chip 801 is one of several types. In the current embodiment, thechip provides an integrated lens, 640*480 full color pixel array sensor,control electronics, an 8 bit data output bus and a control bus. CPU 802sends commands to the camera chip to initialize it and to control thecapture and format of data.

Typically, one of several formats can be chosen for the representationof full color images. CPU 802 selects a format that is compatible withdisplay driver 804 to reduce the amount and convolution of data requiredto display a good image.

Data from the camera chip is ported to both CPU 802 and to the displaydriver chip 804, via data converter 803. The display driver 804 canaccept data in several widths (8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit) and formats(RGB656, RGB 565 RGB888, etc). The current embodiment programs camerachip 801 to send image data in the RGB656 or RGB 565 format, whichconsists of 2 bytes containing 5 bits of red color information, 6 bitsof green color information and 5 bits of blue color information. Displaydriver 804 can accept this data in 16 bit format; since the camera chipoutputs the data in 8 bit widths, data converter 803 is used to convertthe 8 bit data into 16 bit RGB656 format data. Display driver 804contains sufficient memory to store at least 1 frame of display data.

The display driver 804 has many registers to control the appearance ofthe LCD display 805, so it is connected to CPU 802 using the same bus asdata converter 803. CPU 802 programs these registers before beginningthe image display and also writes a command to display driver 804 at thestart of every display frame to describe where the forthcoming data fromdata converter 803 is to be displayed on LCD display 805.

A frame of data is defined by signals VSYNC and HSYNC and CPIXCLK. VSYNCis set high when an image frame is to be output from camera chip 801.Each line of the image is qualified by HSYNC which goes high when validpixel data is available on the data outputs of camera chip 801. HSYNCgoes low when the line of data ends and signals that a new line of datais about to begin. CPIXCLK pulse high for each byte of data sent bycamera chip 801. CPU 802 can either accept this data to save frame(s) tomicro SDCard 807, or can send this data to display driver chip 804 viadata converter 803.

The sequence of events required to capture and display an image frame isthis: CPU 802 monitors signal VSYNC from camera chip 801. When VSYNC isdetected high by CPU 802, CPU 802 programs display driver 804 with theaddresses of the data that is to be written to the LCD display. Oncethis is programmed CPU 802 activates data converter 803. Data converter803 accepts HSYNC and CPIXCLK and uses these signals, along with thedata signals from the camera chip to assemble a 16 bit wide RGB656 wordand subsequently write that word to display driver chip 804. Displaydriver chip 804 takes these RGB656 and stores them sequentially into itsinternal frame memory. Display driver chip 804 uses the frame memory togenerate the signals DVSYNC, DHSYNC, PIXCLK and the 24 bit data (8 bitseach of red, green and blue) for display on LCD display 805.

CPU 802 continues to monitor signal VSYNC from camera chip 801. WhenVSYNC goes low, the frame has been completed and CPU 802 turns the dataconverter off and begins looking for a new frame of data. When CPU 802sees VSYNC go high again it starts the display sequence again. Thisprovides full motion data from the camera to be displayed on the LCDdisplay 805.

LCD Display 805 incorporates a touch screen interface for the apparatus.This interface permits the user to capture an image or a video from thecamera chip to micro SDCard 807. This image can be used foridentification or verification of events. Flash chip 806 holds imagesthat can be displayed on a portion of LCD display 805 and includesvirtual buttons or physical buttons, help instructions, or generalinformation for the operation of the apparatus. CPU 802 can generateinformation that can be displayed on LCD screen 805 instead of video oras an adjunct to the video display. In addition coupled to CPU are otheroptional components.

For example, the optional components include a WIFI chip 809 which canbe used to allow the camera and CPU 802 to communicate with anothercomputer network. In addition there can be a battery 810. There is alsoan Ethernet connection port 811 which is coupled to CPU 802. Otheroptional components can include a sensor 818. Sensor 818 can be any oneof the following sensors: RFID sensor, a motion sensor, a door ajarsensor, a fingerprint scanner, a thermal sensor, and a proximity sensoralarm. In addition there is also shown a sim card 816, and a biometricreader 817. There can also be an audio speaker or a microphone 821wherein the users can communicate between each other by communicatingusing the audio speaker and a corresponding microphone. This audiospeaker and microphone can be embedded into the screen assembly 510.

In all, there is shown, multiple different embodiments. Theseembodiments allow for the user to have a screen which allows the user tohave greater visibility while viewing through a door. This screen can beassociated with any suitable electronic components such as for example,a simple screen assembly, a smart phone, a camera screen, or any othertype of electronic device suitable for use with a camera. In addition,multiple different cameras are shown connected to this electronicdevice. For example, a simple camera assembly such as camera 200 can beused. Alternatively, more complex camera assembly such as camera similarto camera 210, having worked collocated lens assemblies can also beused.

FIG. 40A shows a block diagram for a design for a camera which can be anexample of a camera that can be used as any of the above mentionedcameras such as cameras 100, 120 and substituted for the correspondingcomponents in FIG. 37. For example, there is an embodiment 830 which hasa camera chip and discrete lens 831 which is coupled to and incommunication with a central processing unit (CPU) 832. This CPU 832 iscoupled to a ram storage 833, and also to external or removable storagein the form of an external flash 836, and an optional micro SDCard 837.In addition, coupled to the CPU and in communication with this CPU is adisplay driver chip 834 which is also in communication with an LCDdisplay 835. LCD display is also in communication with CPU as well. Thepictures as well as motion video can be recorded either in memory on thememory 801 of computer 800 or it can be recorded on the SD Card 837 oron the external flash 836.

The camera can be a CMOS e2v camera with any suitable resolution such asHD resolution of 1280×1024, an 8 bit resolution depth and 1.3 megapixelin memory. The Sensor model can be a EV&6560BB or EV76560B. The lens canhave a focal length of 4.2 mm and a relative aperture of F3.0 to createa relative sensor size of 1/2.5 “with a total length of approximately21.50 mm with an angle of view of 69 degrees x51 degrees.

An example of the lens is shown in FIG. 40B which shows a lens 840 withits holder or mount 841 having a mount size of M12×0.5 mm. It is notedthat this camera and lens system is simply one embodiment which is apreferred embodiment but the claims are not to be limited to any of thespecifications cited herein.

FIG. 41 A shows a layout of a connection of these electronic componentsto a computer network. Computer network 900 can be coupled either within a wired or wireless manner to the electronic devices such aselectronic device 150. Computer network 900 includes at least one server910 which is in communication with an electronic device such aselectronic device 150 through router 905. Server 910 is configured as abase recording server for recording, any activity that is suitable to beviewed on any of the electronic devices such as electronic device 150.In addition projectors 740, 742, and 744 can be coupled to this network900 as well so that information from the camera can be transmitted tothe projector.

FIG. 41B shows a layout of a more complex computer network. In this viewthere is shown a remote electronic device 915 which is coupled to or incommunication with router 905. With this type of connection, remoteelectronic device can display the view provided by electronic device 150either through an intranet connection or an internet connection. Inaddition, projectors 740, 742, and 744 can be coupled to this network900 as well so that information from the camera can be transmitted tothe projector.

FIG. 42 is a view of a more complex computer network. In this network,any one of cameras can be in communication with router 905. Coupled torouter 905 is any one of servers 910 or 911. For example, server 910 canbe in the form of a mass storage server while server 911 can be in theform of an application server as well. This application server isconfigured to provide management applications to control the viewing andrecording of the cameras 20, 116, 200, and/or 210. In addition, there isshown remote electronic devices 915, 916, or handheld device 21 whichare/can be coupled to router 905 for communication with router 905. Inat least one embodiment, handheld device 21, is coupled to lens/camera20 for recording purposes. As described above, handheld device 21 can beany suitable handheld electronic device such as a screen, or a smartphone which is configured to be coupled to lens/camera 20. In additionprojectors 740, 742, and 744 can be coupled to this network 900 in awired or wireless manner as well so that information from the camera canbe transmitted to the projector. In this way information from one ormore projectors can be segmented and selectively displayed on a surfacesuch as a door.

Each of these components can communicate with each other via a wiredconnection. Alternatively each of these components such as the cameras20, 116, 160, 170, 180, 200, 210, 356, and 357, 580, 709, 720 areconfigured to contain a wireless transceiver such as 20 i, 116 i, 200 i,210 i, 355 i, and 357 i which provides these cameras the ability tocommunicate with any other wireless components such as a computer serveror a screen. Thus each screen can also communicate in a wireless mannerwith any one of the other electronic components such as the cameras orother servers. These electronic devices can include but are not limitedto handheld device/screens 20, 110, 150, 356, 360, 505 and 710. Thesescreens have corresponding wireless transceivers 20 i, 110 i, 150 i, 356i, and 360 i. The communication for these components can be via wirelessinternet protocols such as WIFI, cellular, SIM, or bluetooth or anyother suitable wireless communication protocol.

Turning now in detail to FIG. 43, there is shown a new embodiment 1000which includes a modified hinge 1002. Modified hinge 1002 includes acover 1004 that can be made from any suitable material such as, but notlimited to rubber, plastic silicone, a composite, or any suitable metal.Hinge 1002 includes a first part 1002 a which is coupled to a doorframe,and hinge 1002 b which is coupled to the door itself. Extending along aninterior of door 1006 is a cable or line 1008 which extends from hinge1002 to electronic device 1010.

FIG. 44 shows hinge 1002 which does not include cover 1004. In thisview, there is shown cable 1008 which extends from inside of doorframe1012 to door 1006. Cable 1008 can be a low voltage cable which can beinsulated which runs in a channel such as channel 1014 inside of hinge1002. This cable 1008 can extend to an electronic device such aselectronic device 1016. Electronic device 1016 is slightly differentthan electronic device 1010 because this includes an additional batterypack 1017 which is coupled to the electronic device 1016 via a snap-onor clip-on connection 1015.

FIG. 45A shows a side view of another type hinge wherein this hingeincludes a first part 1018 and a second part 1019. First part 1018 isconnected to a doorframe while second part 1019 is connected to a doorside portion 1024 of door 1026. In this view, there is a cable cover1030 which includes a cover such as a rubber gasket cover or any othersuitable type cover and which includes grommets 1032, and 1034. Grommet1034 forms a grommet type connection or opening in doorframe 1022.Gasket or grommet 1034 is coupled to an inside portion 1024 of door1026. Thus inside of this cable channel is a line such as cable 1008.Cable 1008 then would run from the doorframe to the electronic device1016 which is coupled to door 1026. This cable 1008 can be connected toa standard power line and also this line can also include communicationcables or lines as well.

FIG. 45B is a side cross-sectional view of a gasket such as gasket 1034along with cover 1030 having walls 1033, and 1035 shown therein coupledto ring 1034. Thus, this design creates a compression seal between thewalls and the ring with the walls being compressed by the ring.

FIG. 46A shows a side-back perspective view of another embodiment. Inthis embodiment, there is a connector 1050 which include screw holes1051 and 1053. Screw holes 1051, and 1053 are configured to allow for ascrew to connect this connector 1050 to a door or wall surface. Inaddition, extending from this connector 1050 is a prong connection 1052.Prong connection 1052 has a hook which is configured to be insertedinside of a receptacle 1042 which is formed within a housing 1044.Housing 1044 is attached to electronic device 1040. This housing 1044can be molded with a housing of electronic device 1040 or it can beattached thereto via an adhesive connection or any other means known inthe art.

FIG. 46B shows a side-back perspective view of another embodiment. Inthis view, there is connector 1050 which include screw holes 1051 and1053. In addition, this connector 1050 includes prong connection 1052.In addition, there is also an electrical connection 1049 which extendsdown to an electrical connection 1054. Electrical connection 1054 isdesigned to mate with electrical connection 1055 disposed within housing1044. Thus, when prong 1052 is inserted inside of receptacle 1042 suchthat prong 1052 is inside of housing 1044, electrical connection 1054mates with electrical connection 1055 to form an electrical connectionand/or communication connection between the two elements. In addition,electric connection 1049 is configured to be connected to a line orcable that can be disposed inside of a wall or a door. This type ofconnection can be either a snap in connection or a hardwired connectionto another cable or powerline or power/communication line.

FIG. 47 shows a front side perspective view of another embodiment. Inthis embodiment, there is a doorframe 1025 which houses the door 1026.Hinge 1059, connects the door 1026 to doorframe 1025. Coupled to thedoor 1026 is an electronic device 1016. A spring activated door closuremechanism 1060 is coupled both to frame 1025, and to door 1026.

Door closure mechanism 1060 as shown in FIG. 48 has a line 1061extending therein. Line 1061 is a communication and/or power line whichallows power and communication to extend between doorframe 1025 and door1026. This line extends into connector 1062 which allows for a housingfor connecting line 1061 with any line inside of door 1026 such as cable1008.

FIG. 49 shows a side-back perspective view of an electronic device 1070.Electronic device 1070 includes a body section 1072 which has abackplate 1074. Backplate 1074 is a ferromagnetic backplate which isconfigured to receive a connector. In addition, as shown, there is aconnector 1085 which includes a plurality of magnetic connections 1082,1084, and 1086. These magnetic connectors are powered by magnets 1091,1093 and 1095. Side brackets 1081 and 1083 are configured to allow thisconnector 1085 to be coupled to a surface such as a wall or a door. Sidebrackets 1081 and 1083 are configured to receive screws such as screw1080 therein. These screws such as screw 1080 are configured be screwedinto the surface such as a door or a wall. Connector 1085 is configuredto be electrically conductive as well as configured to allowcommunication to pass there-through from connector 1085 to backplate1074. Thus, there is a line or cable 1090 which extends throughshielding or insulated channel 1092 onto camera 1100. Camera 1100includes a camera head 1102 where the lens is positioned. Camera 1100can be configured to be stored inside of a door such as door 1026 on oneside of the door while electronic device 1070 is positioned on theopposite side of the door. There can also be a data/electrical portformed with magnets 1093 which is coupled to shielding or insulatedchannel 1092 which allows for connection to an external data or powerline such as cable 1008 (see FIG. 45A).

FIG. 50 is a side view of the electronic device 1070 configured to bemounted on a door such as door 1026. Thus, connector 1085 which includesscrew such a screws 1080 is mounted to this door 1026. Backplate 1074 onelectronic device 1070 is then configured to receive this connector1085.

FIG. 51A shows a perspective view of another embodiment. In thisembodiment, there is shown an electrical connector or plug head 1114which is essentially a head connection having three different openings1116, 1117, and 1118 configured to receive associated prongs. Coupled tothis electronic plug head 1114 is connection plate 1112. Connectionplate 1112 includes a plurality of openings for receiving fasteners suchas screws. Coupled to plate 1112 is line or cable 1090. Line or cable1090 is configured be extend through shielded cover or insulated channel1092. Shielded cover 1092 is configured to extend inside of camera 1100.Camera 1100 includes a back mounting section 1106 and a head section1108. Back mounting section 1106 is an adhesive and extends out fromhead section 1108. This back mounting section 1106 is configured to beapplied to a door or wall surface so that the camera can rest on a dooror wall surface.

FIG. 51B shows a design similar to that of FIG. 51A, however, in thisdesign there is shown a communication port 1109 which is configured toallow for a separate communication channel from line 1090 intoelectronic device 1120.

FIG. 52A shows a back perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG.51A. In this view, there is shown prongs 1134, 1135, and 1136, ofreceptacle 1130. Plug head 1114 is insertable into receptacle 1130,wherein prongs 1134, 1135, and 1136 insert into respective openings1116, 1117, and 1118 shown in FIG. 51A. Receptacle housing 1132 isconfigured to receive plug head 1114 when the device is snapped in. Inaddition, there are mating screw holes on the receptacle 1130 which matewith the screw holes on the plug head 1114. These screw holes are screwholes 1115, and 1117 shown in FIG. 52B. Receptacle 1130 also includeselectronic connection port 1137 which is configured to receivecommunication line 1109, once plug head 1114 is plugged into receptacle1130. FIGS. 52A and 52B also show camera 1100, insulated channel 1092,line or cable 1090, electronic device 1120, and clip 1121. Clip 1121 isfor selectively releasably removing a battery pack from electronicdevice 1120. Alternatively, electronic device 1120 can be powered by apower line.

FIG. 53 shows a side perspective view of another type connection for theelectronic device 1120. For example, in this view, there is a cable orline 1116 which connects from the door section to electronic device1120. In addition, there are two hook and loop fastening pieces 1138,and 1139 which are configured to mate, which then allow the electronicdevice 1120 to be connected to an associated door 1141.

FIG. 54 shows a front side perspective view of another embodiment forconnecting the electronic device housing or body 1072 and associateddoor 1073. For example, there is a flange 1145 which is configured toreceive a screw 1143. This flange 1145 allows the electronic device 1070to be screwed or coupled directly to a door such as door 1073. Inaddition, this electronic device 1070 includes electronic device body1072, as well as a clip 1121 which allows battery pack 1071 to beselectively removed, or attached thereto.

FIGS. 55A and 55B show two different embodiments for electricallyconnecting the door with an outer structure such as a doorframe. Forexample, doorframe 1162 can have a cable such the power cable 1008running through it driving power to electronic device 1070 which ishoused on door 1152. Thus, power and/or communication line can be sentthrough channel 1150. Channel 1150 includes a first grommet 1158, anaccordion style cover 1156, and an opposite grommet 1160 coupled to door1152. There is also a hinge 1154 for coupling door 1152 to frame 1162.Channel 1150 allows power and/or communication lines to pass fromdoorframe 1162 to door 1152 through an in-door channel such as channels1165 or 1167. This power line and/or communication line can then passtowards electronic device 1070. Power cable 1008 is configured to runfrom frame 1162 through channel 1150 through door 1152 into electronicdevice 1070. Thus, with these embodiments, it shows how the cover 1156having a channel can be placed either above or below hinge 1154.

FIG. 56 shows another embodiment which shows hinge 1170 which has an arm1166 which extends to a ring holder 1169. Ring holder 1169 encirclescover 1156 which is an accordion type cover which extends from a firstgrommet to an opposite second grommet. First grommet 1164 is coupled toa frame such as frame 1161. A second grommet 1164 is coupled to anassociated door such as door 1171. Thus, an electrical and/orcommunication line can pass from frame 1161, to door 1171. This linewould then power an electronic device such as electronic device 1070.

FIGS. 57A, 57B, 58A, 58B and-59 show a top side perspective view ofanother embodiment 1180. In this view there is an electronic device 1182which has a shaft 1184 having a thread 1186. Thread 1186 is configuredto receive a thread receptacle 1188 on camera 1190. In addition, thereis a data and electrical port 1193 shown in FIG. 59 which is configuredto mate with a corresponding data and electrical connection inside ofthread receptacle 1188 in camera 1190. Camera 1190 has a body section1192.

FIGS. 60A, 60B and 60C show a projector system 1200 (See FIG. 60A) whichcan be used to project an image rather than presenting a screen.Projector system 1200 includes a projector 1201 and a projector arm1202. Projector arm 1202 is coupled to frame 1204 and is configured topass a line 1203 such as a communication and/or power line from frame1204 to projector 1201. The size of the projected image which is shownas a varying size is set by the focus of the lens on the projector 1201as well as the distance that the projector 1201 is positioned from thedoor 1205.

FIG. 61 shows another side of door 1205 which shows associated camera1214 which is connected to projector system 1200 via a line such as line1203 or via a wireless connection. Thus, the image seen by camera 1214is projected through projector 1201 onto door 1205 allowing the user tosee the image that is viewed by camera 1214.

FIG. 62A shows another embodiment which shows an independent projector1220 which is a ceiling mounted projector which is configured to show animage on a door such as door 1205. This independent projector 1220 canbe mounted on a ceiling or wall and receive a signal such as throughwireless transmission from an associated camera such as camera 1214positioned on door 1205.

FIG. 62B shows another embodiment showing a pull down screen such asscreen 1229 which can be pulled down from roller 1223. Thus, the imagecan be projected on a screen rather on a door. Alternatively screen 1229can be applied to door 1222 via an adhesive or any other suitablefastening system.

FIG. 63 shows another embodiment of a projector system 1250 whichincludes a projector arm which is configured to be coupled to a doorframe such as frame 1262.

The arm includes a mounting base 1251 and a hinge 1252. There is a firstarm section 1254 coupled to hinge 1252. A second hinge 1256 is coupledto first arm 1254. A second arm 1258 is coupled to second hinge 1256.Second hinge 1256 thus is a dual hinge having one end coupled to firstarm 1254 and a second end coupled to second arm 1258. Coupled to the endof second arm 1258 is another hinge 1257 which is also a dual hinge aswell. Dual hinge 1257 has a first hinge end coupled to arm 1258 and asecond end coupled to projector 1260. There is also shown a cable 1259which extends from the door frame 1262 to projector 1260. Projector 1260can then be adjusted in terms of distance from door 1205 to control thesize of the image projected on door 1205. With this design havingmultiple hinges and even multiple dual hinges, the projector such asprojector 1260 can be positioned and adjusted in many different anglesand distances from the door creating a substantially adjustable viewingimage on a door.

Ultimately, this system can be designed to include a camera which can beconfigured to have a night vision camera, and an infrared sensor.

Accordingly, while at least one embodiment of the present invention hasbeen shown and described, it is obvious that many changes andmodifications may be made thereunto without departing from the spiritand scope of the invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. An apparatus comprising: at least one mount; atleast one electronic device configured to be coupled to said at leastone mount; at least one camera coupled to the electronic device and tosaid at least one mount; wherein said at least one mount comprises atleast one coupling element for coupling said at least one electronicdevice to said at least one mount and wherein said at least one mount isconfigured to allow the electronic device to be mounted on a surface;wherein said at least one electronic device comprises a display, and atleast one display housing, and wherein said at least one couplingelement comprises a bracket which comprises a plurality of prongs, andwherein said plurality of prongs are configured to fit into said atleast on display housing to selectively couple said at least one camerato said at least one display housing
 2. The apparatus as in claim 1,wherein the electronic device comprises a screen.
 3. The apparatus as inclaim 1, wherein said at least one mount further comprises a bodyconfigured to receive said at least one electronic device.
 4. Theapparatus as in claim 1, further comprising at least one adjustable arm.5. The apparatus as in claim 4, wherein said at least one adjustable armcomprises a ball and socket joint.
 6. The apparatus as in claim 1,wherein said at least one camera further comprises at least one lensassembly.
 7. The apparatus as in claim 6, wherein said at least one lensassembly further comprises a screw connection.
 8. The apparatus as inclaim 7, wherein said at least one mount further comprises at least onescrew receptacle for receiving at said at least one screw connection. 9.The apparatus as in claim 8, further comprising a least one screw,coupled to said at least one bracket, wherein said at least one screw isconfigured to couple said at least one bracket to said at least onecamera.
 10. The apparatus as in claim 9, wherein said at least onedisplay housing further comprises a plurality of recesses configured toreceive said plurality of prongs configured to fit inside of said atleast one display housing.
 11. The apparatus as in claim 10, whereinsaid bracket has at least one hole which is configured to receive atleast one cable from said at least one camera.
 12. The apparatus as inclaim 11, wherein said screw is configured to selectively screw intosaid at least one bracket to selectively space said at least one camerafrom said at least one bracket.
 13. The apparatus as in claim 12,wherein said prong on said bracket is substantially L-shaped.
 14. Theapparatus as in claim 13, wherein said at least one display is rotatableabout said at least one mount.
 15. The apparatus as in claim 1, whereinsaid at least one mount is electrically coupled to cabling inside of adoor.
 16. The apparatus as in claim 15, wherein said at least one camerais configured to move in an omnidirectional manner.
 17. A devicecomprising for viewing through a door comprising: a) a displaypositioned on a first side of a door; b) a camera coupled to an oppositeside of the door. and c) at least one power cable extending through thedoor for powering said at least one camera.
 18. The device as in claim17, wherein said display is a screen and wherein said screen and saidcamera are powered by said at least one power cable.
 19. The device asin claim 18, further comprising a projector wherein said display isformed by said projector.
 20. The device as in claim 19, wherein saidprojector is positioned above the door and is configured to project thedisplay on the door.